Raised Panel Box

This is a simple, yet elegant, box with reinforced mitered corners, a raised panel lid, and grain matching around the outside.The box is 4” tall 6” deep, and 10” wide.It’s made with hard maple and walnut and I used hand tools only.

You can find a complete tutorial of this build in the guild at SimpleCove.com

WOW!, that’s one beautiful box. And, your hand tool working skills are something to be envied in this day of power tools. You’re a fine woodworker. Thanks for the tour of how you accomplished this masterpiece.

Tim, great work. The raised top panel is a nice touch. I liked your added photos of the process, and admire your dedication to working with hand tools. I am glad you have the muscle power to do this. There is something noble about your hand-tool quest. Keep boxing and keep posting.

That’s wonderful craftsmanship in general but considering it’s made with only hand tools, that takes it to another level. Well done! Question: There is a photo where the box is taped but the lid panel (and maybe bottom too) is not in. Was that just a “check the fit” tape up?

-- On the eighth day God was back in His woodworking shop! Lenny, East Providence, RI

Beautifully done, Tim. Really like the thin splines, keys(whatever they’re called). Is it easier to get a flat bottom on the thin notches? The relatively thick ones I cut once(1/8’?) were pretty ragged. Coulda been my saw needed sharpened… Excellent placement of the inclusion, btw.Thanks for sharing.